Phil Hathaway - North Island Development Manager

Having worked for BBNZ for a year I continue to be amazed and humbled by the dedication, energy and enthusiasm of the leaders in this organisation.  I look forward to seeing more units started in the Northland/ Auckland region as I move into this new role of Development Manager.

I live in west Auckland, and have been a ‘Westie’ all my life (sold the Holden a long time ago, though!).  I was brought up in a Christian home, (a ‘PK’ – pastor’s kid) and have been blessed to have a rich heritage of faith.

I have been married to Victoria for 18 years, and we have three awesome sons. 

I became involved with ICONZ when my two oldest sons joined the local group.  I was impressed with what it had to offer boys, and was quick to take up a leadership role.  I am currently the senior leader at ICONZ Westgate (formally Northwest).

I’m a practical person, having worked in the building industry for 20years.  I love the outdoors, and enjoy a wide range of interests, including fishing, surfing, tennis, camping, and rugby.  I also love music, and am not too bad on the drums!

I have a heart for mission and have travelled several times to Kolkata, India.  I believe the more we look out and understand poverty in a global aspect, the more we can appreciate what we have in our country and in turn focus on the needs of people in our local communities.

I look forward to meeting and encouraging all the leadership teams in the region and seeing new leaders built up so together we can have a positive impact on as many boys as possible in this region.